Bruce French (agricultural scientist)

Bruce Reginald French AO is an Australian pastor and agricultural scientist.[1]

French founded Food Plants International in 1999 with the goal of documenting food plants around the world.[2] As of January 2016, there were 27,820 edible plant species detailed on its website.[3]

French was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2016 Australia Day Honours list, for "distinguished service to agricultural science through the provision of edible plant information for improved food security, nutrition, and improved health outcomes for people in developing countries."[4]

French has also pastored two churches in Tasmania: Romaine Park Christian Centre and Penguin Baptist Church.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Claridge, Alice (26 January 2016). "Starvation the motivator for Burnie agricultural scientist awarded Officer in the Order of Australia". The Mercury. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 "About Us". Food Plants International. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Briscoe, Tony (26 January 2016). "Tasmanian Australia Day award recipient says Aus farmers can do more to help starving world populations". ABC Rural. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Australia Day Honours 2016: the full list". Sydney Morning Herald. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
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